--- title: "Aanchal M (@aani691) | Hashnode" description: "Learning. Understanding. Sharing. Read the latest articles by Aanchal M on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@aani691" --- @aani691 # Aanchal M @aani691 · Earth · Joined August 2025 Learning. Understanding. Sharing. ### [Exploring the Linux File System: What I Learned Beyond Basic Commands](https://linux-learnings-beginer.hashnode.dev/exploring-the-linux-file-system-what-i-learned-beyond-basic-commands?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A simple and practical exploration of the Linux file system. Learn how folders like /etc, /proc, /dev, and /var actually control system behavior. 5 min read · [linux-learnings-beginer.hashnode.dev](https://linux-learnings-beginer.hashnode.dev/exploring-the-linux-file-system-what-i-learned-beyond-basic-commands?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Apr 22](https://hashnode.com/posts/exploring-the-linux-file-system-what-i-learned-beyond-basic-commands/69e8756e9fe9de8b43c22807) ### [Understanding Network Devices](https://network-blog.hashnode.dev/understanding-network-devices?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Big picture: how internet comes to our home or office Before learning devices, see full flow. Internet ↓ Modem ↓ Router ↓ Switch ↓ Laptop / Mobile / Server Each device has its own role.Let’s understand one by one. What is a Modem? Mo... 3 min read · [network-blog.hashnode.dev](https://network-blog.hashnode.dev/understanding-network-devices?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 1](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-network-devices/697faef3b525a62492b14a85) ### [How DNS Resolution Works](https://network-blog.hashnode.dev/how-dns-resolution-works?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) What is DNS DNS means Domain Name System.DNS is like phonebook of internet. Humans remember names like: google.com facebook.com But computers understand only numbers like: 142.250.182.14 So DNS job is simple:convert website name into IP address... 3 min read · [network-blog.hashnode.dev](https://network-blog.hashnode.dev/how-dns-resolution-works?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 1](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-dns-resolution-works/697fabc8adf87ca4882225e2) ### [Getting Started with cURL](https://network-blog.hashnode.dev/getting-started-with-curl?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) What is a server and why we talk to it First basic thing.A server is just another computer on internet.This computer stores websites, data, APIs, images, everything. When we open a website in browser, we are actually talking to a server.We send reque... 3 min read · [network-blog.hashnode.dev](https://network-blog.hashnode.dev/getting-started-with-curl?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 1](https://hashnode.com/posts/getting-started-with-curl/697fa479416ff7122b1c0f53) ### [DNS Record Types Explained](https://network-blog.hashnode.dev/dns-record-types-explained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) How does a browser know where a website lives? When I type a website like example.com,my browser somehow finds the correct server. But computer does not understand names.Computer understands numbers (IP addresses). So question is:How name becomes num... 3 min read · [network-blog.hashnode.dev](https://network-blog.hashnode.dev/dns-record-types-explained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 1](https://hashnode.com/posts/dns-record-types-explained/697fa07924d4164895dc4cf0)